Posted on 03/13/2014 3:56:08 PM PDT by Aqua Buddhist
Within a few days, a federal district judge in my home-state of Virginia will likely rule on the constitutionality of the commonwealths Marshall-Newman Amendment, which only permits marriage between one man and one woman. Frankly, as a conservative Republican and as a Christian, I hope that the amendment is struck down.
Republicans value marriage so highly because it encourages people to live according to conservative values. For instance, by enabling two people to share resources, marriage makes couples more financially secure, thereby reducing their dependence on government. In addition, marriage binds people into permanent, monogamous relationships, enabling couples to more effectively raise children. Although gay couples cannot reproduce, today there exist multiple other ways for same-sex couples to acquire offspring, such as in-vitro fertilization or adoption (which is often cited by the pro-life movement as a viable alternative to abortion). Numerous studies have confirmed that gay parents are just as capable as heterosexual ones. The benefits of marriage exist regardless of a couples sexual orientation, and therefore conservatives have an interest in ensuring that as many couples as possible enter the institution, whether heterosexual or homosexual.
Due to the separation of church and state, Christian doctrine cannot explicitly guide any court opinion, but faith no doubt motivates many peoples core principles and underlying values. As Christians, we are taught to love our neighbors as ourselves. Since you most likely want the ability to gain the benefits of marriage for yourself and enter into an expression of commitment with the one whom you love, I believe it is inherently un-Christian to deny other adults that privilege. Also, we are all creatures of God- whether gay or straight- and God does not make mistakes. By denying certain individuals the ability to marry their loved ones, you are telling them that their relationship (and, by extension, their sexual orientation) is somehow inferior or not as good as your own. Not only does the government lack the authority to make or enforce such a claim, but by condemning someones God-given traits, that sentiment also criticizes the actions of their divine Creator.
Admittedly, marriage today is threatened- not by the gay couples trying to get INTO the institution, but rather by the straight couples opting OUT. Only 51% of Americans are married, compared with 72% in 1960. Luckily, same-sex partners can actually help save the institution of marriage by making it relevant again and reversing a downward trend in marriage rates. I hope my fellow Virginians will join me in supporting this necessary step to guarantee human rights and save the future of marriage for future generations.
Virginia should be for ALL lovers.
Good riddance to ‘im!
“Numerous studies have confirmed that gay parents are just as capable as heterosexual ones.”
No they don’t.
I don’t understand how the average homosexual is obsessed with looking proper, looking clean, well groomed and yet enjoys getting human waste all over his private areas.
At least you are consistent, and persistent with your message for us to accept gay marriage.
Whether they know it or not - homosexuals are Satanists.
Oh! Oops. I read that too fast. Yes, indeed. He definitely has a much better acquaintance with lightning at this point.
But I still don’t think he is enlightened at all.
Matthew 7:21-23 New International Version (NIV)
21 Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles? 23 Then I will tell them plainly, I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!
Zot ‘em until they glow.
Good morning, dear lady. Hope you’re well!
Agreed. Good morning!
Oh, I see the trash has been taken out.
Smells better in here already.
LOL! He’s definitely glowing.
Thank you, dear man. I am fine and hope the same for you.
Yes, this retread has been stinking up the place for several years now, using one name or another and pushing sodomy.
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I completely missed this one! Very entertaining reading through the thread...this one was definitely begging for the ZOT. (The ZOT forms are BOTH hilarious, too ;)
Thanks for da ping.
Most appropriate for this zottee, Col.
It’s gross anyhow they look. Just boggles the mind of this
thoroughly heterosexual woman.
G’mornin’ to you, too! :)
I’m glad we agree. That’s a good way to be!
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